When Two Variables Are Correlated, There Are Four Possible Explanations

question 39

Short Answer

When two variables are correlated, there are four possible explanations of the relationship. What are they?

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Definitions:

IQ

A score derived from standardized assessments designed to measure human intelligence.

Cause-And-Effect

A relationship between two variables where a change in one variable (cause) directly results in a change in another variable (effect).

SAT Scores

Standardized test scores from the Scholastic Assessment Test, used in the United States for college admissions to assess a student's readiness for higher education.

GPA

Grade Point Average, a standardized measure of academic achievement calculated by averaging the numerical values assigned to grade letters.